Sofia to Istanbul time converter

Sofia and Istanbul are on the same time. When it is 9:00 AM in Sofia, it is 9:00 AM in Istanbul.

Sofia EEST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Istanbul TRT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Sofia
Bulgaria
Sat, Oct 17
EESTUTC+3
Istanbul
Turkey
Sat, Oct 17
TRTUTC+3±0
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sofia to Istanbul conversion table

Every hour of today in Sofia and the matching time in Istanbul. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

SofiaIstanbul
12:00 AM12:00 AM
1:00 AM1:00 AM
2:00 AM2:00 AM
3:00 AM3:00 AM
4:00 AM4:00 AM
5:00 AM5:00 AM
6:00 AM6:00 AM
7:00 AM7:00 AM
8:00 AM8:00 AM
9:00 AM9:00 AM
10:00 AM10:00 AM
11:00 AM11:00 AM
12:00 PM12:00 PM
1:00 PM1:00 PM
2:00 PM2:00 PM
3:00 PM3:00 PM
4:00 PM4:00 PM
5:00 PM5:00 PM
6:00 PM6:00 PM
7:00 PM7:00 PM
8:00 PM8:00 PM
9:00 PM9:00 PM
10:00 PM10:00 PM
11:00 PM11:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Sofia (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Istanbul).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Sofia and Istanbul switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: ±0
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +1h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: ±0

Distance

Sofia and Istanbul are 502 km (312 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sofia and Istanbul?

Sofia and Istanbul are on the same time.

What time is it in Istanbul when it is 9 AM in Sofia?

When it is 9:00 AM in Sofia, it is 9:00 AM in Istanbul.

When is the best time to call Istanbul from Sofia?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Sofia (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Istanbul).

Does the time difference between Sofia and Istanbul change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.